Application of cast padding

Cast padding is wrapped around the upper arm, elbow, forearm and hand, as far as the transverse flexor crease of the palm (the MP joints are left free). According to surgeon's preference a tubular bandage may be applied to the arm beneath the padding.

The elbow is held in 90° flexion and the forearm in neutral rotation.

It is important to make sure that the epicondyles of the humerus and the antecubital area are padded well.